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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 38.56 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 38.56 and 24.54 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 38.56 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/38.56 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 38.56 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.26/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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